reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Synonyms of reviewer

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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Multiple reviewers also highlight the sneakers’ roomy toe box, which is especially comfortable for shoppers with wide feet, plantar fasciitis, and other conditions. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 There are reviewers around every corner dishing out Yelp stars, Google ratings, and Beli shares. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 Despite costing a fraction of the price of Hoka shoes, 66 Amazon reviewers have compared them to the higher-end brand, both in look and feel. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025 One reviewer said that, after an unexpected coffee spill, the mattress pad kept their new mattress spotless. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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